special forces officer

Description

Special forces officers operate in specialised missions such as counter terrorism missions. They perform combat and intelligence missions in order to impede with enemy equipment and installations, and to gather information on enemy strategy and movement.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

military code military combat techniques military weaponry surveillance methods geographic information systems camouflage military drill

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

perform military operations use different communication channels ensure compliance with types of weapons maintain operational communications handle surveillance equipment use geographic information systems ensure public safety and security identify security threats lead military troops assess danger in risk areas devise military tactics apply information security policies develop investigation strategy identify terrorism threats perform covert investigations

OPTIONALOptional competences

coordinate patrols give battle commands patrol areas execute working instructions provide humanitarian aid practice vigilance operate radio equipment write situation reports use personal protection equipment operate armoured fighting vehicles